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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.04, 621.14 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.04, 621.14 and 243 is: 364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.04 : 621.14 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.04/621.14 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.04x = 621.14 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.04x = 150,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,937.02/414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.55

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